MAKE IT! Barnyard Placemat

Often our only experience of green pastures, red barns and majestic animals is on the packaging of grocery store products. Might I recommend a little trip to a farm sanctuary instead? I challenge anyone not to have their spirits lifted during one of these visits. And if you've never been licked by a cow, it’s imperative that you get there quickly.

On top of how much you’ll benefit from the experience of visiting a farm sanctuary, you’ll also leave with a better understanding of what makes each individual animal happy. What are their names? What do they like to eat? Where do they like to hang out? Who do they hang out with?

We came up with a fun placemat that's sure to get kids answering these questions about themselves, and their animal friends. They may also be inspired to get to know some real farm animals that they can pay a visit to one day.